CV
About Menia Voevoda
Menia Voevoda leads a distinguished hospitality consultancy and management company, drawing on her extensive experience as a hotelier and strategic advisor. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her clients with a diverse background that includes numerous roles in luxury hotels and advisory firms both in Greece and internationally. With her team of seasoned hospitality professionals, Menia offers a comprehensive range of services designed for hotel owners and investors aiming to succeed in their hotel investments. Services include operational assessment and optimization, guest experience strategy, staff recruitment and training, financial analysis & KPI's development, pre-opening support & guidance.
Core Competencies
Hotel Strategy Hotel Preopening Financial Management Sales & Marketing Staff Training Staff Recruitment Market Research Guest Experience Management KPI's Development Website Development & Guidance
Professional Experience
2005-Now
Board Member @ Afitis Hotel & Renaissance Hanioti Resort
Vice President of two family boutique hotels of five and four stars respectively in Greece
2022-2024
Operations Director @ Airotel Group of Hotels
I efficiently organized and managed operating for six hotels, consistently meeting budget goals while enhancing operational and financial efficiency. I conducted market trend assessments to drive strategic business decisions and portfolio growth for Capital H Hotel Management. Additionally, I coordinated pre-opening management teams and performed a highest and best-use for new hotel investments.
2020-2022
Operations/Projects Director @ Hotelbrain
I have successfully launched a sustainable hospitality project in Santorini and a 300-bed resort in Cyprus during the pandemic. Throughout the development phases, I provided continuous consultancy and support. Additionally, I created 12 business plans, 5 due diligence reports, 2 feasibility studies for investors, while enhancing operational consistency with a comprehensive 300-page standard operating procedures report.
2016-2020
General Manager @ Nikki Beach Santorini & Katikies Resort
Education
2020-2022
Strathclyde Business School
Executive MBA
2006-2008
Cass Business School
Msc Management
2002-2006
University of Macedonia
Bsc Business Administration
Interests
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Volunteer for “Reading for Other People” a non-profit organization assisting people with permanent vision impairment problems to have access in literature
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Mentor for ACEin Center, the incubation and acceleration center of the Athens University of Economics and Business that is supporting potential young entrepreneurs and researchers to turn their innovative entrepreneurial ideas or scientific research results into a sustainable business model.
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Literature, Interior Design, Traveling, Restoring old objects, Decorative Constructions